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Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Waste Water Recycling team has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities.

• Proactively and reactively maintain the mechanical assets onsite.
• Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gearboxes, High-pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers
• Fabrication, Lubrication, and welding activities.
• Continuously improve the mechanical asset base.
• Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Interpret and update Mechanical drawings
• Support the Design and Build of new processes
• Owns site mechanical performance for the site
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required
• Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site
• Ensure all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance training, is up to date

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on your home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing, and tools appropriate to the job.

As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill as an LV/HV SAP, which will come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.

So, if you care about the environment, are curious about how things work, and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are certain you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Along with your experience, you must hold…

• A full UK driving licence will be required for the role

You should know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards. Experience working with various IT systems used on the job is also valuable.

You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential, as there will be opportunities to upskill and develop a second skill set.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

Here are some of our favorite perks of being part of the Severn Trent family:

• Starting salary of £38,573
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, ensure your CV is updated and set aside about five minutes. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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